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What Causes Vertigo While Suffering From Hearing Loss?
I have a serious balance problem. I wear hearing aids in both ears. What could be causing my balance problem? It s like my brain tells my legs to do something and my legs don t respond. What kind of doctor should I see? Also, my legs ache much of the time. Thank you TV
Thu, 26 Apr 2018
Hello,
The vertigo you are experiencing is being most likely caused because of a defect in your internal ear. Since you already are suffering from hearing loss it further points towards it.
Since the vestibulocochlear nerve play a major role in maintaining equilibrium, damage to this nerve may lead to vertigo.
Get yourself checked by an ENT who will do a few tests to determine whether the cause of vertigo is because of your internal ear or some other neurological disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
The vertigo you are experiencing is being most likely caused because of a defect in your internal ear. Since you already are suffering from hearing loss it further points towards it.
Since the vestibulocochlear nerve play a major role in maintaining equilibrium, damage to this nerve may lead to vertigo.
Get yourself checked by an ENT who will do a few tests to determine whether the cause of vertigo is because of your internal ear or some other neurological disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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